Case 2

Pediatrics

Dr. Viviana Gonçalves

“Cuidados de Saúde Primários” São João,
Porto, (Portugal), Unidade Local de Saúde de São João

Diagnosis

Surgical Site Infection, SSI

Duration of the treatment

Case Information

  • 24 days after surgerySaphenectomy
  • Surgical Site complication with dehiscence since day 5 after surgery.
  • Hypocoagulation
  • Treatment in hospital at CTS
  • Treatment with NPWT until adverse reaction
  • Treatment plan – Cleanse with super-oxidized purified water-based solution, Vulnamin Cream and polyurethane foam (every 72hours)

Diagnosis

  • Small wounds
  • Less exudate
  • No pain related (1/10)
  • Change to Vulnamin Powder (96hours)

9 days after started Vulnamin Cream

Closed after 16 days after started Vulnamin Powder

Less treatments needed
7 treatments after starting with Vulnamin

Good scar quality
Scar with good function

Edge contraction
High level of edge contraction with high rate of healing

Exudate
Good management of the exudate, no lesion at the periolesional skin

Dr. Viviana Gonçalves